A review by yipkelly
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Eerrrrr honestly quite disappointed because this is one of the most hyped books ever. Will admit that I did not read the Iliad and most of my knowledge comes from Reddit but I really did not like how Patroclus was portrayed in this book. Miller made him seem like a lovesick puppy who’s only purpose in life was to follow Achilles around and clean up his mess, when in fact he was one of the most decorated warriors during his time in the Trojan War. Really rubbed me off the wrong way. There was not really any chemistry between Achilles and Patroclus and I expected a lot more explosiveness between them. Intrigued to read Circe though